Train Reading to Lanark from £231 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lanark takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Lanark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 8m
Duration: 395 mi
Distance: £231
Average price: 5 times a day
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7h 18m

£157–296

Reading to Lanark train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Reading and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Lanark at 2:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 10:38 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:37 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
3:15 PM → 9:41 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
9:15 PM → 2:14 PM
Arrives next day
16h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:15 AM → 4:13 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 6:02 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 8:11 PM
6h 56m • 2 changes
3:15 PM → 10:09 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 10:38 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 10:38 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 10:38 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 10:38 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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